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  1. Guilford Railman

    Using Paint Pens on Previously Painted Track

    With my 1 ft x 6.5 ft shelf layout build, I’ve made a few mistakes here and there. One of these mistakes is accidentally getting some IPA on the track that I have painted. This has created a few areas here and there where the shiny rail is visible. These areas aren’t horrible but I would...
  2. Guilford Railman

    How Would I Go About Designing The Road Markings For This Intersection?

    I have tried to find examples online of intersections similar to mine but haven’t found exactly what I’m looking for. Does anybody know the best way to design the road markings for this intersection? I would like to include a parallel parking spot for my store and markings for the tracks...
  3. Guilford Railman

    Question Regarding Applying Decals onto Structures

    I’m looking to apply some Gold Medal Model’s decals to the store fronts of some of my structures. I’d like to apply them directly to the clear window panes that came with the structures. The package recommends using Solvaset decal setting solution to adhere them tightly. Will this solution work...
  4. Cheap&NothingWasted

    IAIS 6988

    Hey folks, So, as I'm going to be modeling central Iowa in the late 00's/early 10's, one of my main goals is to model the Iowa Interstate 6988, a Chinese-built 2-10-2 QJ class brought over to the railroad in the 00's. Currently, the only HO model I can find is a Bachmann, and I'm not sure...
  5. R

    The Progression of my HO Scale Modules

    <font color="#1D2129"><span style="font-family: helvetica">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-_P6-vqvpEPart 2 of my 3 part series has been uploaded. Hope you guys are enjoying the progression of my modules. Part two is pretty fun but I promise that part 3 with have the most interesting content...
  6. L

    Choice of ho shingles

    I would appreciate hearing of your experience with shingles in HO scale. Which suppliers product has served you best? Of those that I have used, the best came in a kit from Scale Structures Ltd. But, they do not offer the shingles as an individual item. Also, if you have developed a...




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